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Can I use sugar water for my 14-day-old bottle-fed puppy's constipation?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | 14 days old | 1.75 lbs

Can I give my puppy glucose water to help relieve constipation and if so how much sugar and how much water should I put in his bottle as he is 14 days old being bottle fed

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 30th, 2018

It is easier to add a small amount of karo syrup to the bottle to help. It will only take a 1/4 teaspoon a day. You do have to stimulate puppies by gently wiping the area to help them go with a warm clothe

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